A charity raised 1 million dollars for children’s education projects

A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposesA study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t

The government increased funding for after-school programs to support working parentsA museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman EmpireA local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with a 100-year-old starter

Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can expand and contract with temperature changesThe postal service announced it would introduce a new package size option for small items

A celebrity chef opened a casual dining restaurant focusing on comfort food with a gourmet twist

Researchers calculated that using a reusable water bottle saves over 150 plastic bottles per yearLocal businesses organized a market to sell handmade products

The national volleyball team qualified for the Olympic GamesA famous writer gave a lecture at the local university

The government provided grants to small businesses affected by the pandemicA new aquarium opened with a variety of sea creatures

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• ·Scientists developed a faster test for COVID-19 that delivers results in 10 minutes
• ·Scientists found a new planet that may have the conditions to support life
• ·The police department launched a new app that allows users to report suspicious activity anonymously
• ·A discount store announced it will open 35 new locations in small towns across the country
• ·Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year
• ·A tech company donated 100 laptops to a local school district to support remote learning
• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states with wind chills below zero
• ·A bakery won a national award for its innovative cake designs
• ·A bakery introduced a new line of gluten free pastries made with alternative flours
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products set a new record this year
• ·A city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy neighborhoods
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park
• ·A famous author won a prestigious literary prize for contributions to contemporary literature
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to provide medical consultations to patients in remote villages
• ·The prime minister met with the president of a neighboring country to discuss border security
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 30 colleges